Oostende | Sailor of Pionierkompanie Nr. 7 in his assault kit, 1917

            Really great photograph dating from 1917, showing us a sailor belonging to "Marine-Pionierkompanie Nr. 7". The picture was taken on the beach at Oostende, West Vlaanderen.

The Marine Pionierkompanies were assigned to the 'Marinekorps Flandern' and had the same role as their German army counterparts. They were tasked with building fortifications such as trenches, laying bridges, reinforce and maintain defensive positions and overall infrastructure. In the case of the Marine Pioneers they would also build damns and prevent flooding as they would be mainly stationed in Flanders where most of their sectors are almost well below sea level, such as the 'Yser' sector.

Note the tent worn around his torso. This was done as a means for extra protection during an assault. The assault kit of a sailor would also consist of a small bag or canister on the back, within that all the necessary things to hold a captured positions for at least a few days.  

Also notice the "Seitengewehr 98/05 Sawback bayonet" attached to the end of his rifle.

Taken on: April 2, 2023

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